Value Added Services 

In today's "consumer-wise" real estate market, some real estate agents still rely on the following age old unethical practices (many of these practices have now become illegal under REBBA2002):

• Publishing postings of home sales which are not true or even current (When the general public call them, they say "...oh that listing just sold, can I show you something else?..." You must ask those agents at what price that property sold and what is the MLS number.
• Publishing information on MLS listings which are not accurate.
• Not making full disclosure to their clients about their role and those of the "mortgage specialist".
• Not making full disclosure to their clients about the properties being shown and using pressure tactics to sell them quickly.
• Not asking the clients the right questions, but, rather hurriedly trying to make quick sales.
• Not offering options to clients to enable the clients to make calculated decisions.
• Offering sellers 1% commission to sell their homes, but, after getting the seller's signature, just posting on the MLS system, putting up a sign and then not keeping in constant contact with the seller, since they have to go and convince others to sell their homes for 1% commission. These are "mass producing but no service real estate agents".

If you have come across any of the above situations, do your research and ask the ethical REALTOR® the right questions to ensure he or she offers value added services.

Some of the Value Added Services (VAS) I offer my clients are:

• Home Exchange and Listing Plan (HELP)© for genuine ca$h back rebates. Details available upon request.
• Group Loyalty Plan© for savings of at least $2000 per participant. Details available upon request.
• Free Homeowners Manual for my clients who buy homes through me.
• Information on monthly payments and closings costs before buying the home.
• Various options to reduce your mortgage payments.
• Providing my clients a plan of action to put them at ease, before starting the home buying or selling process.
• FAQ's from Home Sellers.
• FAQ's from Home Buyers.
• Information on Mortgage/Title Fraud.
• 20-Point Plan of Action to Sell Your Home.
• Constant contact with my clients - both sellers and buyers - before, during and after the deals are completed.
• Constantly offering solutions to my clients to ensure they are "stress-free" (e.g. job guidance, information on schools, individual assistance, etc.)

Therefore, before engaging a licensed REALTOR®, give him or her the 20-Point test and then decide whether he or she will get you a good deal.

Good luck on your home purchase and/or sale.